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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Karen M. Rice, CNA

Sees patients in Columbus, OH · Ohio

Summary

Karen M. Rice, CNA is a nurse anesthetist at 262 Neil Ave, Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone: (614) 827-6600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen M. Rice had 303 Original Medicare patients and 319 services. NPI 1225069669. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nurse anesthetist (Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA))
  • Address: 262 Neil Ave, Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215 · Directions
  • Phone: (614) 827‑6600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Eye Center Anesthesia Services LLC
  • School: graduated 1997
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen M. Rice, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karen M. Rice accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen M. Rice accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Karen M. Rice see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 303 Original Medicare patients and 319 services for Karen M. Rice. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen M. Rice's NPI number?
1225069669. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Karen M. Rice, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients303
Services billed to Medicare319
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)204 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)71 services
  3. Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)20 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)12 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)11 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen M. Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen M. Rice as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Center Anesthesia Services LLC22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse anesthetists in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Center Anesthesia Services LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialCNA
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225069669
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians